This breed has a very beautiful smooth coat, with a very thick undercoat that is almost plush. The coat of a long-haired variety is smooth and flowing, the main difference is that it's never practically matted and is very easy to take care of. In order for a pet's fur to remain delightful to the touch, some rules must be followed because fur is an indicator of the health of an animal.
First of all, that's feeding. In one of the articles, we have already discussed the selection of feeding for a Scottish Fold. Let us only remind you that any of the selected options must contain the required amount of proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. This guarantees health and beauty of an animal. Consult your doctor if you need to add vitamins to the diet.
Rules of caring coats of Scottish Folds
Scottish Folds need to be combed to remove dead hairs and massage their skins. There are many different combs for this procedure. It is necessary to choose a tool that is made of an antistatic material that prevents the coat from getting static and matted, it's especially vital for longhair Scottish Folds. Shorthair cats should be combed once a week, and those with longhair - every other day. In order for the kitten to get used to grooming its coat and being scratched, make sure to talk to him, stroke, praise, then it will become much easier to take care of a Scottish Fold kitten.
Scottish Folds molt like other felines twice a year: in spring and autumn. In order for the fur to become smooth and beautiful again, make sure to get rid of old hairs, comb the fur with a slicker brush, since the furminator can't comb it sufficiently.
Bathing can also reduce the amount of hair falling out, which is recommended once a month due to the fact that it changes every 28 days. While bathing, don't only wash and cleanse, but also remove hairs that have already died out and need to be removed. If you teach a kitten to do this from early childhood, then your pet will calmly perceive this process.
There are many products on the market for bathing adult animals and kittens, and you can easily choose the product according to the type and color of the animal.
Is it possible to trim a longhair Scottish Fold?
Words like summer, heat, and fur are synonyms for any cat owner, and if the pet is longhaired, then it is more difficult. Pet owners usually wonder whether they can trim their pets and how it should be done. There are several things that can make your pet feel better.
If you see that this is not enough, and the cat still feels hot in the chic fur coat, then there is an option to trim the fur. But never give the cat a crew cut. It is necessary to leave 2-3 cm of fur, otherwise, after regrowth, it may change its structure and color, and your beauty may experience an inferiority complex.
It is worth contacting a veterinary clinic or a grooming salon, with a mandatory cardiac ultrasound procedure because this procedure is stressful for the animal.
After the haircut, praise the pet in every possible way so as not to underestimate its self-esteem. Then everything will be fine both for you and for your pet.
We hope this article was helpful to you.
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- Second, the pet has free access to fresh cool drinking water.
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